I know 4 people that have died in the last 3 weeks. Two in their 30s. Only one had bothered to get tested - so no idea if the other deaths are related. Have one friend who recovered. Know another that is sick but seems ok. He had bad headaches- his eyes hurt when he moved them - and had the chills. Symptoms came and went - he didn't feel sick constantly. Still sick 3 weeks later but says he isn't feeling too bad now.
I have taken this seriously - so go shopping every 2 or 3 days only (instead of daily). Wear a mask. Saw a friend on the weekend (he was replacing my laptop fan for me and installed an SSD) - he says the masks are rubbish. He has designed a new valve for the masks because the one Dischem is selling has been found to let the virus in. Dischem are buying his new valve - but he doesn't wear a mask and has not been sick. Other than that - I have been to the emergency rooms, hospitals, doctors, blood services, radiology several times - and luckily still healthy. Actually since lockdown - I have had to go to all these places more frequently than in the last year.
I cannot see my mother who had a cancer op - I would never forgive myself if I gave her the virus. She is pretty much isolated in that retirement village. They are not letting anyone in.
I actually don't know what to think. I am not ready to die from something like that - but it is the other complications that bother me more. Imagine having diminished brain function as a result?! The death I have will be very quick - really not willing to suffer like some people do.
I really do want life to go back to normal - too many people suffering. And I want my Cape Town trips back. I am going batshit crazy being stuck at home.
I have taken this seriously - so go shopping every 2 or 3 days only (instead of daily). Wear a mask. Saw a friend on the weekend (he was replacing my laptop fan for me and installed an SSD) - he says the masks are rubbish. He has designed a new valve for the masks because the one Dischem is selling has been found to let the virus in. Dischem are buying his new valve - but he doesn't wear a mask and has not been sick. Other than that - I have been to the emergency rooms, hospitals, doctors, blood services, radiology several times - and luckily still healthy. Actually since lockdown - I have had to go to all these places more frequently than in the last year.
I cannot see my mother who had a cancer op - I would never forgive myself if I gave her the virus. She is pretty much isolated in that retirement village. They are not letting anyone in.
I actually don't know what to think. I am not ready to die from something like that - but it is the other complications that bother me more. Imagine having diminished brain function as a result?! The death I have will be very quick - really not willing to suffer like some people do.
I really do want life to go back to normal - too many people suffering. And I want my Cape Town trips back. I am going batshit crazy being stuck at home.